Azerbaijani side made a “brilliant” offer to test operation of Armenia-based nuclear power plant not in normal but in extreme conditions, that is by making an earthquake.

This “bright” idea was voiced by Director of the Institute of radiation problems of the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences Adil Garibov. In an interview with APA agency he said “9-magnitude earthquake resistance of the Metsamor NPP has not been verified.”

“Metsamor NPP is located in 9 magnitude earthquake zone. What will be the results for the reactor in powerful earthquakes and extreme cases? Therefore the reactor should be tested in extreme conditions. We trust the tests carried out by foreign specialists at Metsamor NPP and can not doubt it. Let any foreign specialist answer ‘Will this reactor be able to sustain or Armenia to ensure its sustainability, if 9-magnitude earthquake occurs?’ These are our demands,” APA quotes Garibov.  

The scientist, however, avoids speaking about consequences of possible attack of Azerbaijan, since his country is permanently voicing threats to unleash war.

Representatives of the Armenian NPP do not take such assertions seriously.

“IAEA experts visited Metsamor NPP last fall. They gave positive assessments. We have no problems. NPP’s safety is ensured fully,” they said.

Azerbaijan is constantly raising the issue of Armenian nuclear power plan in attempt to exert pressure on the Armenian side and gain political and economic dividends for the settlement of Karabakh conflict in their interests.